OAK RIDGE ~ 1F 37
Posted by: Better Half
N 35° 58.825 W 084° 20.046
16S E 740357 N 3985063
Oak Ridge, TN
Waymark Code: WM28YY
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 09/24/2007
Views: 43
OAK RIDGE ~ 1F 37
In 1943, Oak Ridge was created as the residential center for the Clinton Engineering Works. Located on the northeast corner of a 59,000 acre reservation acquired by the government in 1942, the community was designed by Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill, Architects. In 1945, Oak Ridge reached a peak population of 75,000. On January 1, 1947, the Atomic Energy Commission assumed control of the community. In 1959, Oak Ridge became an incorporated municipality.
Marker Name: OAD RIDGE ~ 1F 37
Marker Location: Roadside
Type of Marker: Other
Marker Number: 1F 37
Group(s) Responsible for placing Marker: Tennessee Historical Commission
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